September 27, 2026
Township Committee picks Essen for Southern Boulevard housing
Jen Rowland said planning is advancing at the former skate park site, and the Township Committee later chose Essen after weighing three proposals.
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Every Sundays edition for Chatham, NJ in 2026. 8 weekly recaps of council, school board, and planning board decisions. Latest in 2026: Township Committee picks Essen for Southern Boulevard housing.
September 20, 2026
School board debates referendum timing and ballot design
The next big school vote is already taking shape, with debate over a January 2027 referendum, multiple ballot questions, and which projects should go first.
Read full edition →September 13, 2026
Chatham keeps tree ordinance draft under review
Storm damage sharpened the stakes as the Township Committee said the Environmental Commission
Read full edition →August 30, 2026
Committee previews speed limits, school police, power bid
Chatham Township Committee used an agenda review to tee up a power auction, school security contract changes, new police equipment, and support for lower local speed limits.
Read full edition →July 19, 2026
Board removes student after residency hearing
After a July 13 hearing, the Board of Education voted unanimously to remove one student from district schools over residency.
Read full edition →June 21, 2026
Chatham maps debt around future fire truck costs
Township Committee members said annual debt service is tracking around $5.6 million to $5.8 million as they time major public safety purchases.
Read full edition →June 14, 2026
Township Committee maps borrowing around major purchases
The committee introduced a capital ordinance while sketching out how Chatham will pace debt and avoid borrowing early for big-ticket equipment.
Read full edition →June 7, 2026
Chatham committee introduces 2026 capital ordinance
The plan ties next year’s spending to debt targets, major equipment timing, and a strategy to use capital funds before taking on more borrowing.
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